Re: Windshield wipers (!)

[Vikram Mittal <quattro@vulcan.gep.ge.com>]

On Fri, 4 Aug 1995, Andrew Duane USG/PE wrote:

> Date: Fri, 4 Aug 1995 12:46:48 -0500 (EDT)
> From: Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>
> To: Quattro List <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
> Subject: Re: Windshield wipers (!)
> 
> Hairy green toads from Mars made Don Hoefer say:
> 
> > Try Tridon wiper blades.  They are available from Imparts (800) 325-
> > 9043 (usual disclaimer).  Global blades are $2.99 each and Aerofoil
> > blades are $4.99.  I have even seen these in Ames and similar stores.
> > 
> > I have found that the Bosch blades last for about six months of
> > regular driving.  You can buy just the inserts at foreign auto parts
> > stores to save money.  I put Tridons on my wife's car and they lasted
> > for a year before they started streaking a little.  We used them for
> > six months more anyway before we replaced them.
> 
> Seconded.
> 
> I originally bought mine from Imparts, but they are marginally cheaper
> at WalMart.  They are excellent wipers, and last a long time, even in
> salt-infested New England.
> 
> Unfortunately, my wife's are takes 21" narrow refills, so I'm stuck.
> I think I'll replace the entire blade assembly this fall, so we can
> use the same refills.

 I have used Global 22" NR (Narrow) inserts in my 21" wipers. You have to
 just cut them to the correct size. (Make sure you cut off the right end!)

 However, they did not last too long and started streaking. I'm going to
 try them once more as my dealer sells the Autobahn (OEM) inserts for 
 around $15 (!!!). 

 Regards,
 Vikram.

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